| Waverley Bushwalking Club Inc | ||||||
| Events Program for 2019 | ||||||
| Please note: On days of Total Fire Ban, all WBC events will be cancelled | ||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Event Type | Location | Event Description | Event Distance | Grade |
| Thu-27-Dec-18 | Tue-01-Jan-19 | Base Camp | Howmans Gap | Arrive after 3 pm on the 27th. Range of walks in the high country with 3 other clubs. | Various | Easy/Medium to Medium/Hard |
| Tue-01-Jan-19 | Sat-05-Jan-19 | Base Camp | Mt Hotham | Spectacular mountain walks, wildflowers and wildlife. Staying in a comfortable lodge for $30 per night per person. Several new walks | Various | Easy/Medium to Medium/Hard |
| Sun-06-Jan-19 | Day Walk | Dandenongs Hills | A beautiful early morning walk through the Dandenongs, but with lots of big hills. Chandler Hill, Stoney Rise, Lyrebird Trail, One Tree Hill, top of Hilton Track. All up about 900 vertical metres. We'll finish before lunch. | 16 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Wed-09-Jan-19 | Evening Walk | Dandenongs National Park | Evening walk in the Dandenongs starting and ending at Grants Picnic Ground. We will end with a BBQ at Grants. BYO meat, drink etc for dinner. | 8.5 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-12-Jan-19 | Day Walk | Mitcham | Mitcham to Warrandyte via Mullum Mullum Ck & Koonung Ck Trails. Car shuffle required | 11 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-13-Jan-19 | Day Walk | Gardiners Creek Glen Iris to Burnley | Train to Glen Iris Station then a shortish walk along and around Gardiners Creek and Yarra River, including little known Burnley Gardens. Can be shortened if very hot. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Wed-16-Jan-19 | Day Walk | Warburton River Walk | Mostly walking in the shade along the river and back streets of Warburton. Finish for lunch by the river. Optional drive to and short walk in Redwood forest after lunch. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sat-19-Jan-19 | Half Day Walk | Police Paddocks | Starting at the Police Paddocks we walk through to Churchill National Park to complete a loop track with a moderate climb before returning to the Police Paddocks picnic ground for lunch. | 10 km | Easy | |
| Wed-23-Jan-19 | Day Walk | O'SHANNASSY AQUEDUCT | Starting at Yuonga Rd, Warburton and walking towards O'Shannassy on wide gravel linear track through shady tall forest. Distance dependent on heat. | 10-16 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-26-Jan-19 | Half Day Walk | Today we celebrate Australia Day with a leisurely walk within Jells Park and option to visit Nortons Park. Wear good shoes, a hat, sunscreen. Bring water and morning tea as we will take a short break part-way through the walk. This is our annual joint activity with City of Monash Council to celebrate Australia Day. | 6 km | Easy | ||
| Tue-29-Jan-19 | Mon-11-Feb-19 | Base Camp/Pack Carry | Tasmania | Variety of walks around Tasmania. Contact Rolf for details | Various | Medium/ Hard |
| Wed-30-Jan-19 | Day Walk | Phillip Island | A summer walk at Rhyll inlet, home to mangroves & migratory birds & stunning oceanic views. Then to Churchill Island for a 5km loop walk. | 13 km | ||
| Sun-03-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Sassafras Creek, Dandenongs | This easy half day walk follows Sassafras Creek to Beagley's Bridge through magnificent tall forest and tree ferns. In cool weather we could continue to Kay's picnic ground for lunch before retracing our steps to Sassafras. Good boots and poles recommended. | 8 - 10 km | Easy | |
| Wed-06-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Blackburn Lake & Creeklands | Meet at Blackburn Lake, walk east side of lake then south bank of Gardiners Creek to Middleborough Rd. Return to lake via north bank of creek. Lunch at Blackburn Lake picnic area. Morning tea at Furness Park | 6.5 km | Easy | |
| Sat-09-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Yarra Trail | Walk down the Yarra Trail to Finns Reserve. We will follow riverside tracks wherever possible. Morning Tea at Finns Reserve by the Yarra. Bring something light to share at morning tea. | 9 km | Easy | |
| Wed-13-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Dandenongs | Commencing at the Micawber Tavern we wind our way up the western edge of Sherbrooke Forest to Ferny Creek. We then walk along bushy tracks to Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and descend past Sherbrooke Falls to our starting point. Lunch at the tavern. | 10 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-16-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Altona Beach Esplanade / Cherry Lake / Truganina Park | Afternoon stroll along Altona beach and a section of Cherry Lake before we head off to Truganina Park. Dinner at Altona RSL (optional). Please indicate on the form for booking purposes. | 13 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-16-Feb-19 | Sat-23-Feb-19 | Base Camp | Thredbo Alpine Village | Staying at Thredbo with its all year round facilities. Walks will be medium hard with some off track and alpine walking. Will be some peak bagging. | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-17-Feb-19 | Day Walk | City to Abbotsford Convent - Yarra Trail | Walk from Flinders Street Station to Abbotsford Convent on the Yarra Trail. Return home from Victoria Park Station. | 13 km | Easy | |
| Wed-20-Feb-19 | Day Walk | MONBULK SHERBROOKE LOOP | Dandenongs forest walk from Monbulk along Sassafras Creek track, through Alfred Nicholas Gardens and Sherbrooke Forest. Will be shortened if very hot. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sat-23-Feb-19 | Half Day Walk | Breakfast walk Seville-Wandin | This is a very pleasant summer morning walk. Participants will purchase breakfast at the Carriage Café Seville (cooked meal and coffee less than $20). Then we will walk along the railtrail enjoying dappled shade and NO hills. Possibility for some walkers to stop at 8 km if they wish. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sun-24-Feb-19 | Day Walk | Plenty River | Viewbank to Plenty via Plenty river trail | 12 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Mon-25-Feb-19 | Fri-01-Mar-19 | Base Camp | Camperdown, Victoria. | Five days in the lakes and craters district of Camperdown and surrounds exploring the maars and walking the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail. Accommodation is at Lakes and Craters Holiday Park. | Various | Easy/ Medium |
| Wed-27-Feb-19 | Half Day/Short Walk | Cardinia Dam Melway Ref 210 D3 Crystal Brook Picnic Ground | Morning walk of approx 9k through bushland with some slight hills. We also cross the dam wall with extensive views of the dam and surrounding farmland, finishing with lunch at the picnic ground. | 9 km | Easy | |
| Sun-03-Mar-19 | Half Day Walk | Sassafras Creek, Dandenongs | This easy half day walk follows Sassafras Creek to Beagley's Bridge through magnificent tall forest and tree ferns. In cool weather we could continue to Kay's picnic ground for lunch before retracing our steps to Sassafras. Good boots and poles recommended. | 8 - 10 km | Easy | |
| Wed-06-Mar-19 | Half Day Walk | Blackburn North Loop | Meet at Blackburn Lake Visitors Centre (off Central Rd) at 9.30 am. Circle east side of lake then head north to Cootamundra Walk & Elmhurst Basin. Return to Blackburn Lake via south bank of Blackburn Creek. Lunch at lake. | 9.5 km | Easy | |
| Fri-08-Mar-19 | Sat-09-Mar-19 | Pack Carry | Richies Hut Alpine National Park near Mansfield | Short walk to Richies Hut for overnight camp on the Howqua river.Walk out the folowing day using the lower track with multiple river crossings, conditions permitting. Suitable for beginners. | 16 km | Easy |
| Sat-09-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Elwood Canal, Foreshore & St Kilda Icons | Meander along the canal, visit St Kilda Botanical Gardens, window shop the Acland Street cakes, hopefully see fairy penguins at St Kilda Pier & continue along the coastal promenade | 11 km | Easy | |
| Sun-10-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Diamond Creek to Mill Park | Last part in Plenty Gorge Park. Car shuffle required. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Wed-13-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - lower reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Reserve to the Yarra River main trail and return. Well formed trails through quiet native bush with beautiful views of the Yarra River. | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-13-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Collin Street (Open House Style) | We walk the length of Collins Street from Spring Street to Spencer Street. Two tours have been booked- Parliament House and St Michael's Church. Many other interesting National Trust and Heritage buildings will be entered as we walk down Collins Street. | 5 km | Easy | |
| Fri-15-Mar-19 | Sun-17-Mar-19 | Pack Carry | Mt Bogong | Challenge yourself to climb Victoria's highest mountain. Camp at Mountain Creek campsite on Friday night for early start on Saturday. Up Eskdale Spur to Mt Bogong. Then to Clevel Cole hut where we will camp. Sunday we head back using "The Staircase". | 26 km | Hard |
| Sat-16-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Kilcunda - Desalination Plant | A walk along the rail trail east from Kicunda for about 2km, then down to the mouth of the Powlett river. A walk along Williamsons beach follows. We then walk around the Desal plant reserve viewing the plant itself before returning to our starting point. Great views but exposed in places. | 18 km | Medium | |
| Sun-17-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Westona to Williamstown Beach via seaside path | Catch the 9.07 Werribee bound train to Westona Station, to arrive at 9.40am. We walk thru Truganina Wetland, then the seaside trail to Williamstown Beach. Return home by train. | 14.5 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Tue-19-Mar-19 | Half Day Walk | Middle Camberwell / Deepdene / Canterbury | An easy walk along part of the Outer Circle Railway from Middle Camberwell to Deepdene and Canterbury. Morning tea on track and lunch when we return to our cars. | 9.5 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-20-Mar-19 | Day Walk | CARRUM TO FRANKSTON | Walk along the Seaford Foreshore (track + beach) to Frankston Pier & return along Kananook Creek Trail to the The Riv Hotel for coffee | 15 km | Medium | |
| Wed-20-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Phillip Island | A summer walk at Rhyll inlet, home to mangroves & migratory birds & stunning oceanic views. Then to Churchill Island for a 5km loop walk. | 13 km | ||
| Fri-22-Mar-19 | Half Day Walk | Melbourne City Walk | Meeting at South Yarra Train station to then walk along the Yarra heading towards the city through Southbank and Docklands. Finish off with a drink & light meal . Take Southern Cross station home. Melbourne is glorious in the evening ! | 10 km | Easy | |
| Sat-23-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - lower reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Reserve to the Yarra River main trail and return. Well formed trails through quiet native bush with beautiful views of the Yarra River. | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-24-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Werribee Gorge | Classic Gorge Circuit walk with the Isand Extension | 14 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Wed-27-Mar-19 | Historic Walk | Brighton Beach Area | Historical walk through a fashionable seaside area. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Thu-28-Mar-19 | Sun-31-Mar-19 | Base camp | Barwon Heads | Based at Barwon Heads caravan park we will explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas. Proposed program: Day One: Queenscliff to Barwon Heads- beach and cliff walking. DayTwo: Ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento. Exploring the bay and back beaches Day Three: Drysdale to Queenscliff rail trail. Explore Queenscliff, return to Drysdale by vintage train. | Various | Medium |
| Sat-30-Mar-19 | Sun-31-Mar-19 | Pack Carry | The Bluff | This is an easy two day walk to a major peak in Victoria's high country. We will ascend via Eight Mile Spur, camp beside Bluff hut, and return via an unnamed spur to Richie's hut, and finally along the Howqua River low track with its numerous river crossings. | 25 km | Medium |
| Sat-30-Mar-19 | Half Day Walk | Seaholme to Williamstown | Flat coastal walk in the afternoon from Seaholme to
Williamstown. Dinner at the local bistro The Victoria Inn (optional). Please indicate on the form whether you are
joining us for dinner for booking purposes.
** Bring your Myki and Senior cards ** |
12 km | Easy | |
| Sun-31-Mar-19 | Day Walk | Marysville | A lovely walk through eucalypt forest, Steavenson Falls and great views of Marysville and the surrounding mountains. One steep descent. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Wed-03-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - middle reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Reserve middle section. Mixture of formed trails and bush paths with one easy creek crossing. Walk the missing link! Boots required. | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Fri-05-Apr-19 | Wed-10-Apr-19 | Pack Carry | Katoomba, NSW | Katoomba to Jenolan Caves along the Six foot Track NSW,camping Cox's River ,Black Range and Jenolan Caves House.Visit the caves: short walks,bus back to Katoomba to explore the area for 1 or 2 days. | 45 km | Medium |
| Sat-06-Apr-19 | Course | Navigation& Map Reading (Expression of Interest) | Navigation and Map Reading Course, held at Birdsland/Granite Torrs. Bring lunch. Course duration 9:00am to 2:00pm approx The course will cover map reading and interpretation, and basic navigation skills. WBC will provide notes and maps. You need to provide a compass and small notepad. | 6 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-06-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Daylesford | Starting at Lake Daylesford we will walk alongside Sailors Creek following the Goldfields Track to the Blowhole and end up at Hepburns Springs. Good boots are essential. This is a car shuffle. | 17 km | Medium | |
| Sun-07-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Old Berwick: an historical walk | Berwick village has kept much of its heritage of period houses, tree-lined streets and public buildings, and has been home to many notable people. Explore these as we walk up and down the hills between an 1859 quarry and the 1907 home of a Governor General. Paved surfaces. | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-10-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Elwood Canal, Foreshore & St Kilda Icons | Meander along the canal, visit St Kilda Botanical Gardens, window shop the Acland Street cakes, hopefully see fairy penguins at St Kilda Pier & continue along the coastal promenade | 11 km | Easy | |
| Wed-10-Apr-19 | Day Walk | MONBULK - KALLISTA - JOHNS HILL | Beginning at Butterfield Reserve, we follow the Sassafras Track and then walk through The Patch and up to Johns Hill for excellent views, and complete the circuit via Menzies Creek Track. | 18 km | Medium | |
| Sat-13-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - middle reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Reserve middle section. Mixture of formed trails and bush paths with one easy creek crossing. Walk the missing link! Boots required. | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-14-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Beaches of Sorrento | A circuit walk in Sorrento including the Bass Strait and the Port Philip Bay beaches. Includes coastal interesting features, places of great historical interest and the millionaires walk. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Wed-17-Apr-19 | Day Walk | CARRUM TO FRANKSTON | Walk along the Seaford Foreshore (track + beach) to Frankston Pier & return along Kananook Creek Trail to the The Riv Hotel for coffee | 15 km | Medium | |
| Wed-17-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Arthurs Seat | Arthurs Seat to McLarens Dam via Two Bays track. Great bay views, steep climb to Kings Falls. Return via Seawinds | 15 km | Medium | |
| Fri-19-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Cathedral Northern Circuit | Spending Good Friday on/not in the Cathedral. A hard walk not suitable for those with a fear of heights. Some scrambling with some rocky and exposed ridges. Spectacular views. Boots a must. | 13 km | Hard | |
| Wed-24-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Mason Falls /Kinglake National Park | Starting at Mt Sugarloaf we walk down and follow the creek along a tree fern lined track up to Mason Falls to enjoy the views and have lunch in the new picnic area. There are a few hills to climb along the way approximately 400 metres total elevation. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Thu-25-Apr-19 | Half Day Walk | Sassafras Creek, Dandenongs | This easy half day walk follows Sassafras Creek to Beagley's Bridge through magnificent tall forest and tree ferns. In cool weather we could continue to Kay's picnic ground for lunch before retracing our steps to Sassafras. Good boots and poles recommended. | 8 - 10 km | Easy | |
| Sat-27-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Mt Macedon | A loop walk on Mt Macedon - rock formations and views. Also drive to Hanging Rock and climb the rock. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Sun-28-Apr-19 | Day Walk | Werribee River Walk | PTV walk, from Werribee Station upstream along banks of the Werribee River, up to confluence with Davis Creek and then return. Back to Melb with Metro train. For toilets we may need to resort to the 'bush'. | 13.5 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-01-May-19 | Day Walk | OLINDA WESTERN CIRCUITS | A series of forest loops linking Olinda, Sassafras & Doongalla. Steep ascents & descents. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Sat-04-May-19 | Day Walk | Taradale | A rural town 17 km north west of Kyneton. We will see a viaduct up close, a former railway station, an aqueduct and look at some old buildings in the township. | 15 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-05-May-19 | Track Maint. | Kinglake NP | More work on reinstating Jehosaphat Gully Walking Track. There is no minimum requirement – only do as much as you are comfortable doing. All abilities welcome (supervisors, shovel holders, refreshments carriers!). | 5 km | Easy | |
| Tue-07-May-19 | Half Day Walk | Brighton/Elwood | Walking along the Bay Trail then through Elsternwick Park, along the Elwood Canal and back onto the Bay Trail. Morning tea on track, lunch approx. 1.5 kms from cars. | 9 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-08-May-19 | Half Day Walk | Lysterfield Lake and Trig point | We walk around the northern end of the lake and then continue with a gradual climb to Trig Point for morning tea. On our way back we walk around the southern end of the lake and have lunch in the picnic area before driving home. | 13 km | Medium | |
| Fri-10-May-19 | Half Day Walk | Know your neighbourhood | A great bush walk exploring the waterways,parks and bushland of Bayswater,Heathmont and the Dandenong creek areas,with lots of variety of birds and bushland. With dinner at the conclusion of the walk at the Bayswater Hotel(Seniors Menu avaialable) | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-11-May-19 | Day Walk | Olinda | A trul y beautiful walk through Olinda’s best walking area and passing by picturesque Olinda Falls. A number of decent hills, particular at end of walk. Can be slippery when wet, therefore boots are a necessity, poles advisable. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sun-12-May-19 | Half Day Walk | Gardiners Creek | Walk along Gardiners Creek with a side trip to Hedgelea Gardens | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-15-May-19 | Day Walk | Warburton River Walk | Easy walk along river and back streets of Warburton. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sat-18-May-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - upper reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Reserve from Schwerkolt Cottage to the “source”. Mostly well formed trails through quiet native bush. | 16.5 km | Medium | |
| Sun-19-May-19 | Day Walk | Steiglitz Historic Park | Circuit walk of Steiglitz & parts of Brisbane Ranges N.P. Scenic gorge, historic township. Some steep & rocky sections. Boots & poles required. | 13 km | Medium | |
| Wed-22-May-19 | Day Walk | Cockatoo to Emerald Melway 311 F6 | This is approx 14k starting at the Cockatoo Bowling Club and walking through Wrights Forest wth its gentle hills & natural bushland to Emerald Lake for lunch. For those train fanatics sightings of Puffing Billy is a maybe. We will be returning to Cockatoo via Wrights Forest along different tracks. | 14 km approx | Medium | |
| Sat-25-May-19 | Day Walk | Geelong Barwon River | A nice walk along both sides of the river exploring past the waterfall, afternoon tea at the old Paper Mill | 21 km | Medium | |
| Sun-26-May-19 | Half Day Walk | Ferny Creek | Ferny Creek circuit walkwith lunch at One Tree Hill on conclusion. | 10 km | Easy | |
| Wed-29-May-19 | Day Walk | Mullum Mullum Creek - upper reaches | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Reserve from Schwerkolt Cottage to the “source”. Mostly well formed trails through quiet native bush. | 16.5 km | Medium | |
| Sat-01-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Donnellys Weir to Mt St Leonards | The annual tester up Mt St Leonards. A challenging walk climbing steadily along ridgelines and the straight up to the peak | 20 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-02-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Yarra Circuit - Ivanhoe Golf Course, Bulleen and Koonung trail | Yarra river circuit. Starting from Ivanhoe public golf course, meander along the Yarra River trails to Banksia Park. Return via river walking trails and parklands west of Bullen Road. Includes Bolin Bolin Billabong and Bullen Park. Last chance to see some of this area before North East Link construction begins. | 14 km | Easy | |
| Tue-04-Jun-19 | Half Day Walk | Warrandyte | This walk takes us along the Yarra from Stiggants Reserve, a circuit of Blacks Flat where we will have morning tea, then returning via the same route. Lunch about 1 km from our cars. | 7 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-05-Jun-19 | Day Walk | BIRDSLAND & BELGRAVE LAKE | A varied walk around the lakes, then a few ups and downs in Lysterfield Park, followed by an exploration of the Monbulk Creek conservation area. | 16 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-08-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Mt Worth | Picturesque tracks can be easy in places, but narrow, muddy and slippery in others - and a few long and steep bits thrown in for interest. We visit 2 waterfalls, one is a 'cave like' grotto. | 17 km | Medium | |
| Sun-09-Jun-19 | Half Day Walk | RUFFEY LAKE | DOG FRIENDLY beuatiful undulating parkland with interesting history and perfect off leash conditions for well trained dogs. Staying or going home for lunch depending on weather and how people feel. | 8 km | Easy | |
| Tue-11-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Merricks to Flinders | The hike is along Westernport Beach from Merricks Yacht Club to Shoreham, Point Leo and finishing at Flinders Bass Carpark. Some steep steps to finish. (Car shuttle) | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-12-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Churchill Park | Walk through natural bush. Some ups and downs | 14 km | Medium | |
| Sat-15-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Sherbrooke Forest. – Replacement walk | Starting at Grants Picnic Ground we walk along lovely tracks passing Sherbrooke Falls through Mountain Ash forest and pass scenic beautiful ferny creeks. I will ensure you good exercise with some good ups and downs. Boots are highly recommended, poles optional. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Sat-15-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Mt Everard | A good warmup for the 33km Dandenongs walk the following week! This walk through Kinglake National Park begins at its southern boundary on Marshalls Road and heads north over Mt Everard and Mt Beggary, then via the Cookson Hill and Shelley Harris tracks to Jehosaphat Gully where we have lunch. We return via the Mt Jerusalem track, the Steels Creek picnic ground and the steep Bundy track. 800m of ascent.. | 26 km | Hard | |
| Sun-16-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Blackwood | Starting at the Garden of St Erth, we do a loop around the upper reaches of the Lerdederg River. After lunch we descend past old mine workings and walk a loop around Whipstick Gully. Coffee in the Garden café. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Wed-19-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Birdsland | Walk past the lake up tracks to Granite Rocks then continue up and down to Dargon Homestead. | 12 km | Medium | |
| Sat-22-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Dandenong Winter Special | This is a circuit walk starting at Dandenong Ranges carpark up over Mt Dandenong and back to the carpark before dark. It’s the Winter Solstice (near enough) and a suitable ritual to celebrate with. The club has done this walk each year on the shortest Saturday of the year for quite a while now. | 33 km | Hard | |
| Sun-23-Jun-19 | Half Day Walk | Jells Park | A half day loop walk through Shepherds Bush and Jells Park | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-26-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Mt. Evelyn to Silvan Reservoir loop | Undulating walk from Mt Evelyn up to Silvan with return mostly flat. Boots & poles strongly advised. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Sat-29-Jun-19 | Day Walk | Diamond Creek | Start Diamond Creek Reserve. Maroondah Aquaduct, IngramsRd, Phipps Cr | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-30-Jun-19 | Day Walk | GELLIBRAND HILL AND WOODLANDS HISTORIC PARK | An easy walk through an interesting park full of magnificent trees and old buildings, all to the soothing sound of jet engines. Morning tea watching the planes take off at Tullamarine, lunch at Woodlands Historic Park, now the home of retired racehorses. This is an easy walk but website indicates tracks have been degraded by floods in 2018, boots and poles recommended. Devonshire tea available afterwards for $9.50. | 13.5 km | Easy | |
| Tue-02-Jul-19 | Half Day Walk | Wattle Park | Leaving Wattle Park we cross Elgar Road to walk along side Gardiner's Creek, morning tea will be on the track, then return to Wattle Park to enjoy our lunch. | 7 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-03-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Mountain Creek Track and Andrew Hill Circuit - Kinglake National Park | This walk takes us through a Messmate forest and follows old roads over the forested summit of Andrew Hill in the North-eastern end of Kinglake National Park. Wide track with gradual climb up to the summit and a steepish drop back down to the cars. Good bushtalking walk. | 14.4 km | Medium | |
| Sat-06-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Cockatoo to Emerald Melway 311 F6 | This is approx 14k starting at the Cockatoo Bowling Club and walking through Wrights Forest wth its gentle hills & natural bushland to Emerald Lake for lunch. For those train fanatics sightings of Puffing Billy is a maybe. We will be returning to Cockatoo via Wrights Forest along different tracks. | 14 km approx | Medium | |
| Sun-07-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Mt Evelyn to Sky High | Mt Evelyn to Sky High (the top of the Dandenongs) for great views of Melbourne. Stop at Sky High for coffee and cake, then back to Mt Evelyn via Olinda Falls | 22 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Wed-10-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Mt. Donna Buang to Mt. Ben Cairn | This walk will be along the Donna Buang Rd. while it is closed to traffic due to snow. A very picturesque walk but it could be cold. We return along the same route. In case of conditions not conducive to walking there, an alternative will be organised. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Thu-11-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Blairgowrie Coastal Path to Sphinx Rock | Follow coastal tracks from Hughes Road Blairgowrie to Sphinx Rock just beyond Sorrento back beach. Beautiful views of Mornington Peninsular back beaches. Picnic Lunch at Sphinx Rock then return via same track. This walk was graded medium mainly because the track is sandy. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Sat-13-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Mt Tanglefoot | Mt Tanglefoot is a rarely visited mountain, most walkers go round the mountain on the Tanglefoot track. We will take the rough road to the top, followed by an exploratory off-track push from the summit to meet the Tanglefoot track for a quick return to the car. We will include a visit to Mt St Leonard from the north.. This is an experimental walk / recce; see http://therewillbedirt.com/2017/06/24/tanglefoot-secret-summit/ but will try to start further up Monda Road. 400m ascent. | 16 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-14-Jul-19 | Half Day Walk | Churchill Park | A short pleasant beautiful walk | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-17-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Olinda | Walk mainly in Olinda Forest. Woolrich Lookout, Valley Picnic Ground and Eagle's Nest Picnic Ground. Can be slippery in places. Uphill and steepish after lunch. | 13 km | Medium | |
| Wed-17-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Olinda | Walk mainly in Olinda Forest. Woolrich Lookout, Valley Picnic Ground and Eagle's Nest Picnic Ground. Can be slippery in places. Uphill and steepish after lunch. | 13 km | Medium | |
| Thu-18-Jul-19 | Half Day Walk | NAIDOC Walk at Valley Reserve with Ian Hunter | Ian Hunter, Aboriginal Elder, will lead a walk in Valley Reserve explaining indiginous plants and their applications in Aboriginal culture. This is an easy walk and accessable for people with mobility issues. Only one section would not be accessable (at a pond). Monash City Council is taking bookings on 9518 3555 | 3.5 km | Easy | |
| Sat-20-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Watsons Creek | This walk starts at the southern end of Kinglake National Park and takes the Watsons Creek track to its end, continuing via light off-track walking and further tracks to almost reach Skyline Road, before returning via a different route to the cars. The walk is mostly flat. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Sun-21-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Merri Creek-No. Coburg to Mouth | Walk along creek trail from No. Coburg to mouth and return back to Clifton Hill Sta.' 2 short steep hills; otherwise easy | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-24-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Ferntree Gully / Sassafras | There is a hill climb at the start and then we follow the track through to Sassafras where we will have lunch/coffee and then we return to Ferntree Gully. | 21 km | Medium | |
| Wed-24-Jul-19 | Historic Walk | Armadale | Historical walk through Armadale area to see magnificent mansions, charming worker's cottages and interesting alley-ways. See where kerosene-fired steam powered Chelmsford self-propelled buses operated and the Thomson steam car was produced. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sat-27-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Leongatha to Koonwarra | Great Southern Rail Trail This section of trail begins in Leongatha. It is a gentle descent to Koonwarra, past farmland, lowland forest and wetlands. Herons and ducks may be seen. An avenue of trees welcomes you as you enter Koonwarra, a picturesque village known for its local produce., BYO lunch to have in park or enjoy lunch and/or coffee cake in local café in Koonwarra. |
15.5 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-28-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Panton Gap to Ben Cairn | Panton Gap to Mt. Ben Cairn. This will be along the Healesville end of the Donna Buang Rd. while closed to traffic for the winter. We walk through the mountain ash & tree ferns with picturesque views across the Yarra Valley to the Dandenongs & Melbourne. We return on the same route. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Wed-31-Jul-19 | Day Walk | Sassafras Circuit | Undulating circular walk which includes at least 4 steep ascents. Boots and poles recommended | 16 km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sat-03-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Plenty Gorge stage 4 | This time we begin at the southern end of the gorge and do a circuit walk north east towards Blue Lake and return by a different trail. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sun-04-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Anakie Gorge | A varied and interesting walk through a gorge, a visit to one of Victoria's oldest reservoirs, three scenic lookouts and hopefully lots of wildflowers. Some short steep climbs and a steep descent.Boots essential and sticks would be useful. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Wed-07-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Plenty Gorge stage 4 | This time we begin at the southern end of the gorge and do a circuit walk north east towards Blue Lake and return by a different trail. (Repeat of Saturday's walk) | 16 km | Medium | |
| Fri-09-Aug-19 | Sun-11-Aug-19 | Track Maintenance | Bunyip State Park | There will be a variety of work to be undertaken requiring a range of skills and experiences. Attend for one day or the whole weekend. | ||
| Sat-10-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Merricks to Flinders | The hike is along Westernport Beach from Merricks Yacht Club to Shoreham, Point Leo and finishing at Flinders Bass Carpark. Some steep steps to finish. (Car shuttle) | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-11-Aug-19 | Half Day Walk | Cranbourne Gardens | A pleasant day walk with birdlife, trees and maybe wallabies in the bush area of the Royal Botianic Gardens, Cranboune. | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-14-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Ben Cairn | Panton Gap to Mt. Ben Cairn. This will be along the Healesville end of the Donna Buang Rd. while closed to traffic for the winter. We walk through the mountain ash & tree ferns with picturesque views across the Yarra Valley to the Dandenongs & Melbourne. We return on the same route. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Wed-14-Aug-19 | Mon-19-Aug-19 | Pack Carry | Portland Area: Great South West Walk – Capes and Bay Section | Starting at Mt. Richmond we walk to the coast around Capes Bridgewater, Nelson and Grant finishing in Portland. Most walking is on the sea cliffs, only 1.5ks on sand. 2 cafes en route and extras such as Seals, Petrified Forest and Blowhole. Camp sites with water, toilets and shelter $11.00 per site | 58 km | Medium |
| Wed-14-Aug-19 | Day Walk | City Parks | Explore Melbourne's oldest gardens: Flagstaff Gardens, Carlton Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens and Alexandra Gardens. Finish at Flinders St. Railway Station. Possible visit to Cooks Cottage $3.90-$5.20 approx depending on group size. | 13 km approx | Easy | |
| Sat-17-Aug-19 | Special Event | Arthurs Seat State Park - Boneseed Pulling | It is time to check our plot again for Boneseed, Solya, Pittosporum and Sallow Wattle. Bring strong gardening gloves and secateurs for the solya. Cake supplied for morning tea. NOTE: if meeting at Arthurs Seat, note on Reg form AND if weather is inclement, phone leader. | 1 km | Easy | |
| Sun-18-Aug-19 | Day Walk | NewportLakes and W'town Foreshore | Ramble in Newport Lakes Reserve, then head for the foreshore reserve for the seaside walk back to Newport. Glen Waverley clients should take the 7.59am (or at a pinch the 8.29 am) City bound train, to catch the 9.07am Newport train. | 13 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-18-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Merri Creek-No. Coburg to Mouth | Pretty and varied walk along creek trail from North Coburg to mouth and return back to Clifton Hill Station. 2 short steep hills; otherwise easy | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-21-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Jells Park to Campbells Croft return | Starting at Madelines Tea Rooms in Jells Park we follow the various trails through Nortons Park, up Mount Rubbish, then through Koomba Park towards Bayswater. Hoping we have the timing right for the daffodils to be in full bloom at Campbells Croft where we stop for lunch. Return to Jells Park is by similar trails. | 21 km | Medium | |
| Sat-24-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Ada Tree and Sawmills | The area has many saw mills and tramways - we visit Federal Mill and Ada No 2 site as well as the 300 year old Ada tree on this walk. We see tall mountain ash, rainforest and magnificent ferns and creeks. Some of the walk is on unsealed roads. Walking sticks recommended. (PS leeches love this area). | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sun-25-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Warrandyte | Jumping Creek to the Hinterland - see WBC 20 book. A mildly undulating circular walk in Warrandyte beside the Yarra River, mine workings & tunnels. | 12 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-28-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Yarra Trail to Bulleen | From Westerfolds Park along the river bank and the Yarra Trail to Bulleen Wetlands and return | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sat-31-Aug-19 | Day Walk | Sugarloaf Reservoir | An easy stroll around an old favourite which has not been visited for some time. A relatively flat walk with one small hill. | 14.6 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-01-Sep-19 | Day Walk | GELLIBRAND HILL AND WOODLANDS HISTORIC PARK | An easy walk through an interesting park full of magnificent trees and old buildings, all to the soothing sound of jet engines. Morning tea watching the planes take off at Tullamarine, lunch at Woodlands Historic Park, now the home of retired racehorses. An easy walk but website indicates tracks have been degraded by floods in 2018, boots and poles recommended. Devonshire tea available afterwards for $9.50. | 13.5 km | Easy | |
| Mon-02-Sep-19 | Fri-06-Sep-19 | Base Camp | ECHUCA BASE CAMP | Springtime on the banks of the Murray River - walking in Barmah, Gunbower & Terrick Terrick National Parks. | Various km | Easy/ Medium |
| Wed-04-Sep-19 | Historic Walk | Armadale | Historical walk through Armadale area to see magnificent mansions, charming workers' cottages and interesting alley-ways. See where kerosene-fired steam powered Chelmsford self-propelled buses operated and the Thomson steam car was produced. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sat-07-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Menzies Creek | Menzies Creek to Belgrave. Walk starts at Hermons Corner, car shuffle needed | 11 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-08-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Murrindindi River Wilhelmina Falls | River walk with detour to Wilhelmina Falls | 15 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Tue-10-Sep-19 | Half Day Walk | Tirhatuan Park | Walking within and out of the park, alongside the Dandenong Creek. Morning tea on the track, lunch when we return to the cars. | 8 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-11-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Mt Evelyn forest walk | The walk meanders through Mt Evelyn forest following the Olinda Creek trail loop and the Aqueduct trail. Boots and walking poles are recommended. | 13 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-11-Sep-19 | Day Walk | KALORAMA DOONGALLA OLINDA CIRCUIT | This new and challenging walk has many highlights. From Kallorama lookout with views of Silvan, we traverse the ridge to Burkes Lookout for the city views, take some very steep ascents and descents on different tracks to the observatory & Olinda Falls and return through private property (with permission). | 16km | Hard | |
| Fri-13-Sep-19 | Mon-16-Sep-19 | Base Camp | Warby Ranges Base Camp | Medium walks, wildflowers, views. Book own accommodation at Wangaratta Caravan Park, Regal Court, Wangaratta ph5721 3368, www.wangarattacaravanpark.com.au. Let leader know when booking made. | 14 km | Medium |
| Sun-15-Sep-19 | Day Walk | NewportLakes and W'town Foreshore | Ramble in Newport Lakes Reserve, then head for the foreshore reserve for the seaside walk back to Newport. Glen Waverley clients should take the 7.59am (or at a pinch the 8.29 am) City bound train, to catch the 9.07am Newport train. | 13 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Mon-16-Sep-19 | Fri-27-Sep-19 | Pack Carry | Heysen Trail | Heysen Trail from Cape Jervis to Mount Lofty in South Australia This is Stage 1 and part of stage 2 of the Heysen Trail. Coastal views of Kangaroo Island and through beautiful green country side. There is a food drop and we use cabin accommodation at several locations. Fresh food and cooked food is available at a number of towns. A gentle pack carry! | 210 km | Medium |
| Wed-18-Sep-19 | Day Walk | One Tree Hill/Sassafras/Ferny Creek Circuit | We will walk up One Tree Hill via Belview Tce, then through Ferny Creek to the Piggery at Sassafras. Return via different forest tracks and down Lyrebird track. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Sat-21-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Greens Bush | A loop walk on undulating tracks in Greens Bush (Mornington Peninsular) | 17 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-22-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Mentone to Ricketts Point | A pleasant walk along Port Philip Bay from Mentone to Ricketts Point and return. Lovely views and an easy walk. | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-25-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Red Hill to Merricks | Starting at Red Hill Showgrounds we pick up the old Red Hill Railway Track now a horse trail passing homes & vineyards to Merricks for lunch. Return is by same trail. | 17 km | Medium | |
| Sat-28-Sep-19 | Day Walk | Mount Macedon | Starting with the steep track up to Mt Macedon Memorial Cross, then follow the top of the range via Camels Hump to Sanatorium Lake after lunch, and then returning down a relatively gentle firetrail to walk direct to coffee at the Trading Post. Small car shuffle involved. | 18.5 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-29-Sep-19 | Day Walk | YOU YANGS | Good views of Corio Bay and You Yangs, interesting rock formations and aboriginal wells at Big Rock and views of the "Bunjil" geoglyph. Optional climb up Flinders Peak (440 steps). Track has shortish but some steep slopes and can be slippery in places. Boots required, poles recommended. | 18 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Tue-01-Oct-19 | Half Day Walk | Templestowe / Eltham | This walk leaves from Westerfolds Park walking towards Eltham on a bike/walking track. Return via some different tracks. Morning Tea at Lower Eltham Park, lunch when we return to our cars. | 8 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-02-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Southern Cross to Royal Park | Walk from Southern Cross along Capital Trail to Royal Park. Through the park and return home from Royal Park Station | 16 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-05-Oct-19 | Special Event | FIRST AID COURSE | First Aid course Level 2 Outdoor. This is a full day course (9am-5pm) and will be paid for by the club. Participants must have a USI number & be able to kneel to do CPR | 0 km | … | |
| Sat-05-Oct-19 | Special Event | Dandenong Valley Wetlands Octagenerian Walk | 8 kilometres for over 80s. Flat walk in a quiet place. Path a bit rough in parts. Boots recommended. Please bring a plate of food for lunch. B.Y.O. wine glass. | 8 km | Easy | |
| Sun-06-Oct-19 | Half Day Walk | Gardiners Creek | A pleasant walk along the creek with a side trip to Hedgely Dene Gardens | 8 km | Easy | |
| Wed-09-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Baldrys Crossing to Cape Schanck | Walk from Baldrys Crossing through Greens Bush, down Main Creek to Bushrangers Bay, then along the clifftop to Cape Schanck. Varied bushland and coastal scenery. A car shuffle is required but a short loop walk keeps passengers busy while cars are moved. | 15 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-12-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Point Nepean | Scenic walk through the Nepean National Park. Good walking tracks, but can be wind blown. Fantastic views over bay and back beach. | 18 km | Medium | |
| Sun-13-Oct-19 | Day Walk | KALORAMA DOONGALLA OLINDA CIRCUIT | This new and challenging walk has many highlights. From Kalorama lookout with views of Silvan, we traverse the ridge to Burkes Lookout for city views, take some very steep ascents and descents on different tracks to the observatory & Olinda Falls and return through private property (with permission). | 16 km | Hard | |
| Wed-16-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Gardens in the Dandenongs | Meander through the spring glory of Alfred Nicholas, Pirianda & Rhododendron Gardens with coffee @ Cloudehill. Some steps & elevations. | 10 km | Easy | |
| Sat-19-Oct-19 | Sun-20-Oct-19 | Special Event | Federation weekend Lorne/Anglesea | Bushwalking Victoria Federation weekend. Walks in the Lorne/Anglesea area on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Federation weekend website www.fedwalks.org.au for details. | Various | |
| Sat-19-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Fairfield and Studley Park Boathouses | Fairfield boathouse to Studley park and back to Fairfield in a loop. See flying fox colony, Yarra River and Merri Creek. | 15 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sun-20-Oct-19 | Thu-24-Oct-19 | Base Camp | Anglesea | Over three days we will walk the Surf Coast trail from Point Impossible near Torquay to Fairhaven. Based in Anglesea there will be three one way 15 km walks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Beautiful views, stunning coastline and exhilarating walking. Book your own accomodation at Anglesea Beachfront caravan park. 5295 1990 This can be combined with the Federation weekend | 45 km | Medium |
| Sun-20-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Sherbrooke Forest | A circuit walk in Sherbrooke Forest amongst towering mountian ash & ferns, mostly on mad tracks. Some sustained ascents. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Wed-23-Oct-19 | Half Day Walk | Blackburn Nth Loop | Meet at Blackburn Lake Visitors Centre at 9.30. Circle lake then head north to Cootamundra Walk then Elmhurst Basin. Return to Blackburn Lake along south bank of Blackburn Creek. Lunch at lake. | 10 km | Easy | |
| Wed-23-Oct-19 | Day Walk | MARYSVILLE | Lovely circular walk in the forest around Marysville with views from Keppels Lookout and Steavonson Falls. All the uphills in the morning. | 13 km | Medium | |
| Sat-26-Oct-19 | Course | Navigation Using Your Phone | This course will cover the basics of using your phone to navigate in the bush, including an overview of technologies, the best apps for the desktop and your phone, finding and preparing tracks, following a route in the field, recording your track and uploading it. Will include an excursion in Valley Reserve for practice. Finish 2 pm | … | ||
| Sun-27-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Maribyrnong River walk | A loop downstream and then upstream on paths on both banks of the river. The walk includes a brief uphill section to reward with great views of the city. Need to be on time to catch the 8.44am West Maribyrnong tram, to stop 41 in Maribyrnong Road. | 17.5 km | Medium | |
| Wed-30-Oct-19 | Day Walk | Phillip Island | A flat walk at Rhyll Inlet, a home for migratory birds & a loop walk of Churchill Island. | 14 km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-02-Nov-19 | Half Day Walk | Gardiners Creek | A pleasant walk along the creek with a side trip to Hedgely Dene Gardens | 8 km | Easy | |
| Sun-03-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Cherokee to Lions Head | A walk in the Macedon region featuring magnificent redwood trees, horse stud farms & a visit to Sanatorium Lake. | 14 km | Medium | |
| Wed-06-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Outer Circle and Yarra | Follow the historic Outer Circle railway route from the Malvern Urban Forest to Kew, mainly on paved tracks through parkland. Then walk on dirt tracks along the Yarra and on to Fairfield. There is one rough descent. Bring your Myki for return. | 20 km | Medium | |
| Sat-09-Nov-19 | Half Day Walk | "Walk the Wetlands" | Join Waverley Bushwalking Club to experience the wetlands adjacent to Jells Park. Wear good footwear, a hat, suncreen and bring water. Morning tea at Eastlink Service Centres - either BYO or purchase. Seniors bring your Seniors Card. | 6.5 to 7.00 km | Short and Easy | |
| Sat-09-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Warburton to Mt Donna Buang | A challenging walk through the forest from Warburton up Mt Donna Buang via Mt Victoria and return. The walk is quite steep and can be slippery in places. The tower on top of Donna Buang provides great views of the Cathedral Ranges and Dandenongs. | 14.3 km | Hard | |
| Sun-10-Nov-19 | Fri-15-Nov-19 | Base Camp | Tidal River Wilsons Prom | Various walks from Easy to hard, fabulous views | Varied | Medium |
| Sun-10-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Werribee South Beach, Werribee park, and opportunity to explore Werribee Mansion | We will start with a 6 km walk along Werribee South Beach, enjoying morning tea there. Then we will proceed to nearby Werribee Park and traverse the paths to and from the Werribee River Park, passing by some beautiful old gums. Next we have lunch and explore the extensive gardens with option of the mansion also. Parts of this walk are exposed, so adequate sun and weather protection required. Strong walking shoes sufficient. | 13 km | Easy | |
| Tue-12-Nov-19 | Half Day Walk | Templestowe | Walking from Ruffey Lake Park to Finns Reserve where we will have morning tea, then return via same track to have lunch at Ruffey Lake Park. | 8 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Wed-13-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Mt Riddell Walk | We do 2 loop walks around the lower slopes of Mt. Riddell in a restricted area, thanks to permission from Melb. Water & Parks Vic. It covers the area between Badger Weir & Maroondah H'way & includes a very pretty fern gully & a little bit of history of the area. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sat-16-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Macedon | Start with steep track to memorial Cross., then follow range top to Camels hump. Continue down fire trail descent to walk directly to coffee at Trading Post. Short car shuffle. This is replacement of cancelled event on 28/9 | 18.5 km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sat-16-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Corinella | An easy walk along the shores of Coronet Bay and surrounding farmland. Excellent views of French Island and Philip Island. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Sun-17-Nov-19 | Thu-21-Nov-19 | Base Camp | Mt Buffalo | 2 half day and 3 one day walks in spectacular mountain scenery. Great views and wildflowers. Camping at Lake Catani campground. | Various | Medium/Hard |
| Wed-20-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne | An easy morning strolling through the bushlands of the Botanic Gardens folowed, after lunch, by a guided tour of the Australian Garden | 8 km | Easy | |
| Thu-21-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Warrnambool | Walkers to book their own train seats for 7:30 departure from Southern Cross to Warrnambool. This can be done at a manned train station (bring your seniors card and voucher). Seats should be in carriage B between seat number 30 and 80. | 17 km | Medium | |
| Sat-23-Nov-19 | Half Day Walk | Gardiners Creek | A pleasant walk along the creek and wetlands starting from Forster road. | 8 km | Easy | |
| Sat-23-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Basin Theatre _ Kalorama return | Beginning at The Basin Theatre we hike up to Kalorama for lunch at Destiny Point Café. Return via different route. Walk to include afternoon tea stop at Doongalla. | 16 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-24-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Silver Creek Circuit, Kinglake NP | A loop walk mostly on management tracks, undulating with a couple of steeper ascents and descents totalling 750m up and down. Regrowth after the fires is now abundant in this beautiful park. | 15 km | Medium/ Hard | |
| Sun-24-Nov-19 | Fri-29-Nov-19 | Base Camp | Bairnsdale | Lovely walks at Buchan (includes a cave tour - small payment needed in advance), Mitchell River (Den of Nargun and Bairnsdale), near Lakes Entrance, Nowa Nowa and Briagolong. Stay at Nicholson River Holiday Park. Nicholson River is 10 min east of Bairnsdale. | Various km | Medium |
| Wed-27-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Toolangi, Tanglefoot track | A loop walk that includes Quarry Rd, Tanglefoot track & Myrtle track. Lots of tree ferns, Mountain Ash & Myrtle Beech. Also the rainforest walk. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Sat-30-Nov-19 | Day Walk | Arthur's Seat | A lovely circuit walk on Arthur's Seat with beautiful views over the bay and surronding farmlands. New tracks and some steep sections. | 15 km | Medium | |
| Sun-01-Dec-19 | Track Maint. | Kinglake NP | More work on reinstating Jehosaphat Gully Walking Track. There is no minimum requirement – only do as much as you are comfortable doing. All abilities welcome (supervisors, shovel holders, refreshments carriers!). | 5 km | Easy | |
| Tue-03-Dec-19 | Half Day Walk | Valley Reserve / Glen Waverley | Walking from Valley Reserve along the Scotchman's Creek Trail and returning through Pinewood Shopping Centre. Morning tea on track and lunch when we return to Valley Reserve. | 8 km | Short'n'Easy | |
| Sat-07-Dec-19 | Sun-08-Dec-19 | Pack Carry | Baw Baw Plateau | This is an overnight walk from Mt Erica carpark to the Baw Baw Plateau, visiting the Mushroom Rocks, and Mts Erica, St Phillack and St Gwinear. We loop back from the St Gwinear carpark on a little known track. Beautiful camping on the plateau. | 31 km | Medium |
| Sat-07-Dec-19 | Day Walk | Phillip Island | 4 short walks in Cape Woolamai, Churchill Island and back beaches of Philip Island, magnificent coastal scenery, secluded beach spots, exposed high sea cliffs and a ship wreck. We round off with early dinner at Cowes Esplanade to be back around 8 pm. Bring extra water and have gear for strong winds and variable weather. | 16 km | Medium | |
| Mon-09-Dec-19 | Special Event | Christmas party | Barefoot bowls BYO food BBQ available No BYO drinks Drinks available at bar prices | 0 km | 0 | |
| Mon-09-Dec-19 | Fri-13-Dec-19 | Base Camp | Licola and the Alpine National Park | The walks here are mainly on the harder side of M, with an optional VH walk. Car trips are long and often on dirt roads, but the scenery is spectacular to make up for it. In 2018 we had a fantastic time. Drivers willing to take passengers will be given preference. Car trips are up to 2 hours each way per day, often on dirt roads into isolated areas. 2 WD is ok, but 4 WD / AWD is better. New walks are being investigated. Accommodation is school camp style. | Various km | Medium/ Hard |
| Wed-11-Dec-19 | Half Day Walk | Dandenongs | Commencing at the Micawber Tavern we wind our way along the western edge of Sherbrooke Forest to Ferny Creek. We then walk along bushy tracks to Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and descend past Sherbrooke Falls to our starting point. Lunch at the tavern. | 10 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Sat-14-Dec-19 | Day Walk | Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne | An easy morning strolling through the bushlands of the Botanic Gardens folowed, after lunch, by a guided tour of the Australian Garden | 8 km | Easy | |
| Sun-22-Dec-19 | Day Walk | City to Sea Amble | Riverside to Bot. Gardens, Shrine to Albert Park Lake, seaside walk to St. Kilda Will be modified if the day is forecast to be very warm. | 14 km | Easy/ Medium | |
| Wed-25-Dec-19 | Special Event | Norton's Park | A one hour ramble from Norton's Park to give you an appetite for Xmas dinner. No need to sign, just turn up. | Short'n'Easy | ||
| Fri-27-Dec-19 | Wed-01-Jan-20 | Base Camp | Howmans Gap | A range of walks in the High country around Falls Creek. Alpine wildflowers, and views. Sharing with three other clubs. | Various | Medium |
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